Attorney Employment Opportunities

Are you interested in making a difference in your community? The Anchorage District Attorney’s Office is seeking attorneys to prosecute violations of criminal law. Our mission is to seek justice, promote public safety and public respect for government through prompt, effective, and compassionate prosecution of cases in a manner that advocates for the interests of all victims, respects the law enforcement agencies, responsibly stewards public resources, and holds offenders accountable while at the same time protecting the constitutional and legal rights of the accused.

Anchorage is the largest office in the Criminal Division. This is a good location to spend your entire career, or to start out and receive some basic training before transferring to one of the rural offices. Applicants should have strong oral advocacy skills. Prior trial experience and experience in the practice of criminal law is a plus, but is not required. This position requires the ability to think critically and reason logically; the ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing; the ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a deadline-controlled atmosphere; and the ability to manage numerous matters simultaneously. If you believe you have the right skills for the job, we would like to hear from you.

Salary is determined by the experience of the selected candidate with a starting range off $87,282- $134,979. More information and application instructions may be found at: http://www.law.alaska.gov/department/jobs.html.

(Posted 04/18/2025)

The North Slope Borough is seeking an experienced attorney for appointment and confirmation as its Borough Attorney. The North Slope Borough is responsible for providing municipal services, infrastructure, and advocacy for eight communities located along the remote, North Slope of Alaska’s Arctic. The communities are small, isolated and are not connected by road to one another, nor to the rest of Alaska. The region is home to a subsistence tradition that extends back thousands of years and includes whaling, fishing, hunting and gathering of subsistence resources, yet it also hosts some of the world’s most advanced technology throughout North Slope oil and gas fields.

Area of practice will be home rule municipal law, including all aspects of local governance, public procurement and contracting, municipal finance and taxation, land use planning, platting, zoning and development, and administrative law.

At least 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney is required. Strong relevant practice experience is preferred. Applicants must be admitted or be eligible for admission to the Alaska bar. Bar admission is a condition of continuing employment.

The Borough provides an excellent benefit package. The salary range is $209,985.62 to $251,983.16 annually depending on experience. Please e-mail your resume, cover letter and writing sample to
Charissa.Crooks@north-slope.org.

(Posted 04/18/2025)

Join Our Team as an Associate Attorney in Anchorage

Landye Bennett Blumstein LLP seeks an attorney to become a part of and grow with its expansive real estate, M&A, business, and transactional practice. Successful candidates will have a minimum of 4 years of legal experience, be admitted to Alaska Bar, or eligible to waive in. We are a leading law firm, voted Best in Alaska, with a strong reputation for excellence and a commitment to clients. We serve commercial real estate businesses, Alaska Native Corporations, municipalities, non-profits, and private businesses. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional results for our clients while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Responsibilities:

Draft and negotiate commercial real estate and business contracts, including leases, purchase and sale agreements and development agreements; facilitate and close real estate, M&A and financing transactions; handle entity formations and draft and negotiate operating agreements, shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements and partnership agreements; general counsel work for real estate clients

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Admission to the Alaska State Bar, or eligibility to waive in.

Minimum of 4 years of experience.

What We Offer:

Competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package; salary $150 to 175K DOE.

Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Mentoring and training.

Pro-bono opportunities.

Work-life balance in LBB’s beautiful downtown office location.

Join our team and make a significant impact on the delivery of LBB’s exceptional service.

Please e-mail your cover letter, CV and writing sample to Dawn Gray at dawng@lbblawyers.com. All letters of interest will be held in strict confidence.

(Posted 04/18/2025)

The law firm of Clayton & Diemer, LLC seeks a litigation associate attorney in support of active civil litigation practice. Competitive candidate demonstrates the ability to support all aspects of insurance defense litigation and the ability to rapidly learn the business of commercial litigation clients. Preferred candidate has a minimum of three to five years of litigation and jury trial experience. Clayton & Diemer is a well-established Alaska law firm with a dynamic practice and a vision for the future. We offer growth opportunities, competitive compensation of $94,000-$118,000 per year DOE and benefits including health insurance, affordable dental, vision and disability insurance, and 401k with employer contribution / matching. E-mail resume to peter.diemer@CDlaw.pro.

(Posted 04/15/2025)

ASRC Energy Services, LLC (AES) was named by Alaska Business Magazine as a Best Place to Work in Alaska in 2023 and 2024. AES is a subsidiary of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native corporation that is owned by and represents the business interests of its approximately 13,000 Iñupiaq shareholders. AES has 2,500+ employees and provides services throughout Alaska, including energy support services; environmental and remediation services; pipeline and commercial construction; and new energy and carbon consulting.

AES seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel to join a small legal team. The position reports to the General Counsel and requires working with all business lines to advise on and manage a range of legal issues and risks. It also requires close collaboration with Human Resources to provide guidance on employment law, compliance issues, and investigations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide expert legal advice on a variety of matters
• Support Human Resources in navigating employee relations, employment investigations, legal compliance, and other issues
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with vendors, clients, and others
• Assist with maintaining and enhancing the Company’s compliance programs
• Identify potential areas of legal exposure and advise on risk-mitigation strategies
• Assist in managing disputes, claims, and litigation
• Support the effective and efficient management of outside counsel
• Help create, implement, and maintain corporate policies, procedures, and training programs
• Assist with other legal department objectives and duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of legal experience, with 7+ years preferred
• J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one US state bar
• Excellent writing skills
• Capacity and willingness to learn
• Preferred experience in employment law

LOCATION: Anchorage
EXPECTED SALARY: $180,000 – $220,000, depending on experience and qualifications, plus competitive benefits.
TO APPLY: Please visit the posting on the ASRC Careers page for additional position information and to submit an application.

(Posted 04/15/2025)

Title: Agency Attorney – Attorney General’s Office
Locations: Anchorage or Juneau
Salary: $87,282–$139,542

Apply Now >> https://law.alaska.gov/department/jobs/25-LSA-02.html

Job Duties

The Labor and State Affairs section is recruiting for a full-time attorney. The section provides legal advice and representation to state agencies in multiple areas of law, including elections, campaign finance, employment, labor relations, civil rights, separation of powers, boards and commissions, procurement, unemployment benefits, workers’ compensation, and workplace safety. The section’s client agencies include the Departments of Administration, Labor and Workforce Development, and Military and Veterans Affairs; the Offices of the Governor and Lt. Governor; and the Division of Elections, Division of Motor Vehicles, Alaska Public Offices Commission, and the Alaska State Commission on Human Rights.

The attorney selected for this position will advise and represent multiple agencies in multiple areas of law, with a focus on Alaska Occupational Health and Safety (AKOSH) and procurement. The work will be evenly split between litigation and agency advice. It can involve all aspects of agency representation, including administrative hearings and appeals, trials, mediation, legislation, regulations, public records, open meetings, and policy considerations. This attorney will have a high degree of autonomy in a collaborative and growing section and may also contribute to the other agencies and areas of law that the section handles.

Alaska AGO

Attorneys in the Civil Division work on matters of statewide importance, all while living and enjoying all Alaska has to offer. If you enjoy complex and impactful legal work along with dramatic scenery, outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, kayaking, and abundant wildlife, then the Alaska Department of Law, Civil Division is the place for you. Flexible schedules, including hybrid telework arrangements, may be available.

The Civil Division represents all executive branch agencies from our offices throughout the state. We work to serve the public interest in a variety of ways: Governmental Services & Public Integrity; Natural Resources & Statehood Defense; and Protecting Vulnerable Alaskans. For more information about the Department of Law, including a description of each Civil Division section, please visit our website at https://law.alaska.gov/department/civil/civil.html#sections.

Salary and Benefits

Salary depends on experience and ranges from $87,282–$139,542 annually.

37.5-hour work week
12 paid holidays
Eligibility for part-time teleworking
Generous leave accrual
Alternative workweek
Health benefits
Flex schedule
Life insurance and voluntary supplemental benefits
Potential for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Variety of retirement plans

(Posted 04/11/2025)

Job Flyer here.

Full-time, Exempt position

This position within the ANDVSA Legal Program will provide statewide legal services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. This is a full-time, exempt position that can be either remote within Alaska or based in ANDVSA’s Anchorage office. The position is supervised by the ANDVSA Senior Staff Attorney. Some travel is required. The salary depends on experience with a range of $76,698- $91,581.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interview and screen prospective clients for eligibility into ANDVSA’s Legal Program
• Provide legal representation in civil cases
• Assist ANDVSA Legal Program with efforts to ensure successful representation of victims in the courts including advocacy and legal research
• Consult, confer, and provide technical assistance and training to advocates, attorneys and other professionals
• Track case statistics for grant reporting requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Law degree and eligible for admission or waiver to the Alaska Bar
• Substantial computer and legal research skills
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively
• Commitment to social justice, systems advocacy, and anti-oppression work
• Commitment to the elimination of personal and societal violence in the lives of all Alaskans

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Admission to the Alaska Bar
• Experience with family law cases and/or general civil litigation practice
• Experience providing direct services to clients
• Experience working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, or other underserved populations
• Fluency in a second language
• Experience providing direct services in rural settings

BENEFITS

Attorney will be offered a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision benefits for employee and dependents, life insurance, generous personal leave, multiple paid holidays, and 403(b) retirement contributions.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Send cover letter, resume, and 3 references in a Word Document or PDF to Katy Soden at ksoden@andvsa.org. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

ANDVSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all persons are eligible to be employed without regard to their sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, age, ancestry, serious medical condition, gender identity, or national origin. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse groups to apply.

(Posted 04/09/2025)

Join Our Team as an Associate Attorney in Anchorage

Landye Bennett Blumstein LLP seeks an associate to join its firm to enhance and complement the firm’s extensive practice. Successful candidates will have 1 to 7 years of legal experience, admitted to Alaska Bar, or eligible to waive in. We are a leading law firm, voted Best in Alaska, with a strong reputation for excellence and a commitment to clients. We serve Alaska Native Corporations, Tribes, municipalities, non-profits, and private businesses. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional results for our clients while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Responsibilities:

General civil practice: providing support with drafting pleadings; preparing discovery; performing legal research; reviewing contracts, leases, and purchase and sale agreements.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the Alaska State Bar, or eligibility to waive in.
Minimum of 1 year experience.

What We Offer:

Competitive compensation and excellent benefits package; salary $100,000 to $150,000, DOE.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Work-life balance in LBB’s beautiful downtown office location.

Join our team and make a significant impact on the delivery of LBB’s exceptional service.

Please e-mail your cover letter, CV and writing sample to Dawn Gray at dawng@lbblawyers.com. All letters of interest will be held in strict confidence.

(Posted 04/04/2025)

Anchorage – Medicaid Fraud Prosecutor – Office of Special Prosecutions

The Department of Law, Office of Special Prosecutions, is recruiting for a full-time permanent Assistant Attorney General to serve in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU).

The MFCU is a federally mandated and funded investigative and prosecutorial unit consisting of three attorneys, six criminal investigators with partial commissions, a forensic accountant, a paralegal, and a law office assistant. The mission of the unit is to investigate and criminally or civilly prosecute fraud by health care providers, health care facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturers, pharmacies and other providers that illegally divert Medicaid funds, and abuse or neglect residents in Medicaid funded facilities.

Attorneys are responsible for supervising health care fraud investigations; criminal, civil and administrative litigation; providing advice to partner agencies; and drafting legislation and regulations. Health care fraud cases involve complex white collar crime and may be prosecuted through either criminal prosecution or civil litigation. This is a unique opportunity for a talented and experienced attorney to handle high profile multi-million dollar cases involving health care issues on the national level.

The ideal candidate will possess several years of experience working as a criminal prosecutor, a civil litigator or both, be highly self-motivated, creative in thinking about litigation, and be willing to aggressively charge health care fraud cases. Candidates should demonstrate familiarity with document intensive civil and / or criminal investigations and complex litigation generally.

Salary is determined by the legal background and experience of the selected candidate with a starting range between approximately $87,282 – $139,542. A comprehensive state benefits package is provided.

Application instructions and more information about the position and its benefits may be found on the Department of Law website at: http://law.alaska.gov/department/jobs.html.

(Posted 04/02/2025)

Job Title: In-House Counsel
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Family: Legal
Version/ Revision Date Rev 1

To apply, send resumes to cwierzba@colasinc.com.

Company

Colas Inc. is a materials and road construction company operating multiple subsidiaries in more than 25 states from Georgia to Alaska. Colas Inc. is part of Colas SA, www.colas.com, the world leader in road construction and maintenance. Colaska is prominent in the construction sector, particularly in the development and maintenance of transportation infrastructure throughout the State of Alaska. Colaska operates through its multiple subsidiaries, each with its own specialization and regional focus from Fairbanks to Southeast Alaska, and the Central region. Colaska is part of the Colas Group, a leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance, with a presence in 40 countries worldwide and a workforce of 70,000 employees globally.

Job Information

FLSA Status: Exempt
Career Path: In-House Counsel
Location: Anchorage, AK
Salary: $150,000 – $200,000
Reports to: VP – General Counsel

Position Summary

Colas Inc. is looking to hire an attorney to expand its 8-person in-house legal team based in Morristown, New Jersey (with satellite offices located in Brea, California and Greenville, South Carolina). This role, located in Anchorage, Alaska, will provide legal advice and assistance primarily to Colas’ operating infrastructure subsidiaries located throughout Alaska pertaining to their day-to-day operations. Strong emphasis in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing public and private heavy highway construction contracts and related documents, claims and contract management, overseeing litigation with outside counsel, drafting aggregate extraction/supply agreements, and various other commercial and transactional agreements related to infrastructure operations. Excellent opportunity for the right candidate who will report directly to the General Counsel/Vice President.

I. Essential Functions:

40% of Time

• Negotiating, drafting, and reviewing heavy highway construction contracts, both public (AKDOT and federal) and private, purchase orders and material sales and supply agreements.
• Manage and negotiate construction claims; general construction contract management.
• Experience with alternative project delivery methods, including design-build, progressive design-build, CMGC; preparation and negotiation of teaming agreements, joint venture agreements, design services agreements.
• Drafting aggregate extraction/supply agreements, throughput agreements, and various other commercial and transactional agreements.
• Oversee/manage legal matters as needed related to company’s real property assets including leasing, mineral rights agreements, operational and environmental compliance, land use and permitting issues.

40% of Time

• Providing accurate and timely legal and business advice and assistance to multiple operating infrastructure companies located primarily in Alaska pertaining to their day-to-day operations.
• Understanding the key business issues that drive legal issues and providing accurate and timely counsel to business executives on a variety of business and legal topics (i.e., construction defects liens, change orders, project bidding bonds, employment matters, acquisitions, environmental issues, regulatory issues, and general legal advice).
• Overseeing litigation and managing outside counsel.
• Provide training and presentations on various construction related topics to operations.

20% of Time

• Researching and evaluating legal risk factors for construction business decisions and operations.
• Applying effective risk management techniques and offering proactive advice on various legal issues.
• Coordinating with outside counsel on certain non-litigated matters.
• Maintaining current knowledge of changes in legislation and regulations affecting our industry, particularly in the State of Alaska and at the federal level.

II. Education and Minimum Experience

• Must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted to practice law in Alaska.
• Must have between 5 to 12 years of experience as either an in-house attorney with an infrastructure/construction company or as an attorney with a well-respected law firm handling legal work in the construction industry.

III. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must maintain the highest degree of ethics, integrity, and transparency.

• Looking for an outgoing individual able to communicate with all levels of employees easily and effectively, from executive to operators (provide common sense, business, and legal advice).

• Must have the ability to explain complex legal and business issues in an understandable manner.

• Must possess strong drafting, organizational, and analytical skills.

• High degree of client service orientation and ability to respond quickly and pragmatically to urgent, complex situations.

• Strong team player and collaborator that works to meet organizational goals; must have ability to multitask and work independently and as a member of a team. Be a strategic business partner.

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time primarily throughout Alaska with some occasional travel to NJ.

• Hybrid work environment considered in winter months (mostly 4 days in Colaska’s Anchorage, Alaska office, 1 day remote).

• Salary range commensurate with experience.

• Generous benefits including medical, dental and vision, life insurance, vacation, 401k, etc.

• Cell phone and all annual legal licenses and continuing legal education paid by the Company.

IV. Supervisory Responsibility

• None

V. Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Able to travel up to 25% of the time.

• Energetic, motivated, and outgoing individual.

• Pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Brena, Bell & Walker, P.C. seeks a full-time attorney to support our active practice in complex litigation, administrative proceedings, and civil appeals. We focus on business, regulatory, and municipal law, emphasizing energy, utility, business development, pipeline, and oil and gas issues. BB&W is an Alaskan law firm with a national reputation for excellence. We have successfully prosecuted multiple cases in which there are major policy issues for Alaskans and hundreds of millions of dollars at issue. We are dedicated to helping Alaska and Alaskan citizens and businesses. Our office is downtown near the park strip with views of the inlet, a company gym, a rooftop deck, and ample parking. For more information on the firm, please visit www.brenalaw.com.

A team-oriented, dedicated applicant with litigation experience in complex civil cases and regulatory hearings is preferred. The initial focus of this position will be on litigation support for legal research, discovery review, and motion drafting, with direct participation in oral argument and hearing/trial to follow as appropriate. Compensation is highly competitive with a range of $135,000 – $195,000 DOE. Please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to: contact@brenalaw.com.

(Posted 04/01/2025)

Title: Employee Benefits and General Government Services Attorney – Attorney General’s Office
Locations: Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau
Salary: $87,282–$139,542

Apply Now >> https://law.alaska.gov/department/jobs/25-PCGS-02.html

Job Duties

The Public Corporations & Governmental Services section is recruiting for a full-time attorney to practice primarily in the area of employee benefits and general government services law. This position will provide legal services to the Department of Administration which administers the state’s employee pension and health plan programs. The attorney may also represent other state agencies such as the Department of Revenue, Department of Commerce, and various public corporations that provide services to Alaskans such as higher education programs, public finance, and economic development. The applicant should expect to develop strong client relationships with state officials in leadership roles as well as Alaskans serving on important state boards and commissions.

The applicant’s duties will include responding to requests for legal advice from the Department of Administration regarding the administration of employee benefit programs in accordance with federal IRS requirements, HIPAA privacy laws, state statutes, and the Alaska Constitution; advising on proposed state and federal legislation; assisting with regulatory drafting and legislative matters; drafting and reviewing contracts on various subjects including procurement matters; and representing the Department of Administration before administrative agencies and state and federal trial and appellate courts in administrative proceedings, appeals, and civil litigation.

Additional responsibilities can include provision of legal advice and representation of other state agencies and boards and commissions represented by the section. Examples of legal services to be provided may include providing advice regarding the interpretation of state and federal statutes; constitutional questions; the Open Meetings Act; the state procurement code; the public records statute; as well as drafting and review of contracts, regulations and legislation; and representation of state agencies before courts and administrative agencies.

Alaska AGO

Attorneys in the Civil Division work on matters of statewide importance, all while living and enjoying all Alaska has to offer. If you enjoy complex and impactful legal work along with dramatic scenery, outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, kayaking, and abundant wildlife, then the Alaska Department of Law, Civil Division is the place for you. Flexible schedules, including hybrid telework arrangements, may be available.

The Civil Division represents all executive branch agencies from our offices throughout the state. We work to serve the public interest in a variety of ways: Governmental Services & Public Integrity; Natural Resources & Statehood Defense; and Protecting Vulnerable Alaskans. For more information about the Department of Law, including a description of each Civil Division section, please visit our website at https://law.alaska.gov/department/civil/civil.html#sections.

Salary and Benefits

Salary depends on experience and ranges from $87,282–$139,542 annually.

37.5-hour work week
12 paid holidays
Eligibility for part-time teleworking
Generous leave accrual
Alternative workweek
Health benefits
Flex schedule
Life insurance and voluntary supplemental benefits
Potential for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Variety of retirement plans

(Posted 04/01/2025)

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF JUSTICE: LEGAL STUDIES (tenure track)

Come inspire and educate the next generation of Alaskans legal minds – help train our local workforce of legal professionals from court clerks and paralegals to future law students and lawyers!

Professor YOU – If you are thrilled at the idea of teaching undergraduates substantive and procedural law, as well as the intricacies of paralegal practice; if you are intrigued by the prospect of working with researchers in the areas of crime, law, and justice; if you are undaunted at embracing the totality of a faculty role in a university setting, then the University of Alaska Anchorage invites you to apply for a full-time, tenure-track position on the faculty of Alaska’s ABA-accredited legal studies program.

Career Reset -Try something new and different from the drama (or tedium) and stress of lawyering, while serving a vital role in Alaska’s legal community. This is your chance to collaborate with other lawyer faculty to advance the UAA’s Legal Studies program, to work with faculty in the Justice Center’s Criminology & Criminal Justice program and research staff in the Alaska Justice Information Center, develop your own legal analysis and writing skills, publish written work, and, with the support of UAA’s instructional support team, to continually develop your own pedagogy and teaching practice.

Best of all, work with students who care about the legal system and respond to your enthusiasm for the law.

Great Benefits – We can offer you predictable hours, ample quiet time, flexibility, and SUMMERS OFF! We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, generous leave policies, and a faculty union available to represent you.

For information about UAA’s Legal Studies program, email kknudsen@alaska.edu; for information about tenure track positions, email bamyrstol@alaska.edu.

Salary: $70,000 – 85,000 DOE with competitive benefits.

COMPLETE JOB POSTING: https://careers.alaska.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-justice-anchorage-alaska-united-states-d40f4704-a398-44bd-bd44-ee33fbbc7d9b

(Posted 03/28/2025)

Title: Torts Attorney – Attorney General’s Office
Locations: Anchorage or Juneau
Salary: $87,282–$139,542

Apply Now >> https://law.alaska.gov/department/jobs/25-TWCC-03.html

Job Duties

This position is assigned to the Tort’s Work Group within the Torts, Workers’ Compensation, and Corrections Section. As a government tort attorney, you traverse a dynamic world of civil litigation, skillfully defending damages lawsuits that target the State, its departments, and its employees. Attorneys practice insurance defense on behalf of the State in all negligence and civil rights claims filed against the State, including the Departments of Corrections, Public Safety, Transportation, Health, Family and Youth Services, the District Attorney’s Office, Public Defender Agency, and the Alaska Court System, among many others. Operating in both state and federal courts, you will deftly navigate each case from the moment of service through its resolution. You will engage in a comprehensive process that includes investigation, discovery, motion practice, trial, and appellate work, ensuring a thorough and strategic approach to each unique situation. You will work collaboratively alongside a passionate team of paraprofessionals, legal assistants, and colleagues who stand at the ready to support your success.

The cases you tackle are as varied as they are challenging, spanning a spectrum of claims such as personal injury, property damage, professional malpractice, wrongful death, and civil rights violations. Beyond the courtroom battles, you also serve as an invaluable consultant, offering insights, guidance, and training to State agencies and employees to help mitigate the State’s liability exposure. Your role will require travel across Alaska and beyond as you represent the State’s interests on a broader stage.

Alaska AGO

Attorneys in the Civil Division work on matters of statewide importance, all while living and enjoying all Alaska has to offer. If you enjoy complex and impactful legal work along with dramatic scenery, outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, kayaking, and abundant wildlife, then the Alaska Department of Law, Civil Division is the place for you. Flexible schedules, including hybrid telework arrangements, may be available.

The Civil Division represents all executive branch agencies from our offices throughout the state. We work to serve the public interest in a variety of ways: Governmental Services & Public Integrity; Natural Resources & Statehood Defense; and Protecting Vulnerable Alaskans. For more information about the Department of Law, including a description of each Civil Division section, please visit our website at https://law.alaska.gov/department/civil/civil.html#sections.

Salary and Benefits

Salary depends on experience and ranges from $87,282–$139,542 annually.
37.5-hour work week
12 paid holidays
Eligibility for part-time teleworking
Generous leave accrual
Alternative workweek
Health benefits
Flex schedule
Life insurance and voluntary supplemental benefits
Potential for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Variety of retirement plans

(Posted 03/27/2025)

Teach our future legal professionals!

As an assistant professor of Legal Studies at the University of Alaska, Anchorage, you play a critical role in training a local workforce of legal professionals – from court clerks and paralegals to future law students and lawyers. You will work with UAA’s Justice Center faculty and UAA’s instructional support team to develop your skills as a teacher and participate in improving UAA’s legal studies curriculum offerings within an ABA accredited program.

Work-Life Balance –Unlike traditional litigation roles, this position offers predictable hours, ample quiet time, flexibility in scheduling and time on campus, and SUMMERS OFF!

Great Benefits – Competitive health insurance, retirement plans, generous leave policies, and a faculty union available to represent you.

Impactful Legal Work – Apply your legal knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm to engaging a new generation of legal professionals and future lawyers. Work with students who care about the legal system. Take time to develop your own legal analysis and writing skills, publish written work, and spend time supporting the service mission of the Justice Center.

Career Reset – Here’s your chance to try something new and different from the drama (or tedium) and stress of lawyering, while serving a vital role in Alaska’s legal community. As a University of Alaska Anchorage term assistant professor, you will not put together a tenure packet. In all other respects, however, you earn the same salary, have access to the same benefits, and have the same opportunities for promotion.

This role is ideal for attorneys with a passion for law – and teaching. Whether you’re an experienced attorney looking for a change of pace or a newer lawyer seeking a stable, enjoyable, and fulfilling career, we encourage you to apply!

Salary: $70,000 – 85,000 DOE with competitive benefits.

COMPLETE POSITION POSTING: https://careers.alaska.edu/jobs/term-assistant-professor-of-justice-anchorage-alaska-united-states-cab92756-335c-4b2c-998e-7cab763698a0

(Posted 03/26/2025)

ALASKA COURT SYSTEM

COURT OF APPEALS STAFF ATTORNEY 1 or 2
ANCHORAGE or FAIRBANKS
$4,041.75 – $4,455.00 BI WEEKLY
CLOSES: APRIL 15, 2025

The Alaska Court of Appeals invites applications for Court of Appeals Staff Attorney, based in Anchorage or Fairbanks. The incumbent will perform legal work for the Court of Appeals judges and provide assistance to the Chief Judge, Clerk of the Appellate Courts, and Clerk’s office staff regarding matters of administration and procedure. Regular duties will include:

• Screen and evaluate briefs, motions, and other pleadings for conformity to applicable appellate rules and procedures governing format and content;
• Prepare legal memoranda and/or draft opinions that thoroughly analyze and evaluate the issues presented in Court of Appeals cases;
• Perform technical review of draft opinions to ensure the accuracy of the facts recited in the opinion, the correctness of the legal propositions relied on by the Court, and the logic of the Court’s decision;
• Train and mentor law clerks when they perform technical reviews of draft court decisions, and when they check legal briefs submitted by attorneys to ensure they conform to Appellate Rules requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited law school and an active membership in the Alaska Bar Association. Preferred additional qualifications: At least two complete years of full-time legal experience OR one complete year of full-time legal experience in the field of criminal law.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit (in one attachment) a letter of interest, resume, writing sample no more than 20 pages, and a list of three professional references to recruitment@akcourts.gov or mail to: Alaska Court System, Human Resources, 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501. For detailed information on this opportunity visit please visit http://courts.alaska.gov/hr/index.htm

(Posted 03/25/2025)

Job Title: Associate Attorney
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Job Type: Full-time

Description:
Yuraq Legal Services LLC is seeking a skilled and motivated attorney to join our team. We are willing to train the right person in family law, landlord tenant, and domestic violence! Interested in some other area of law? That is welcome, also! Want to bring your paralegal? That’s invited, too!

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on legal matters and provide strategic guidance.
• Maintain strong communication and rapport with clients.
• Represent clients in legal proceedings, including hearings, trials, and mediations.
• Conduct legal research and draft documents, including contracts, pleadings, motions, and agreements.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support staff to develop case strategies.

Requisite Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Alaska Bar and in good standing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Consistent and predictable patience.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and precisely meet deadlines.
• Works and plays well with others.

Benefits:

• Brand new office on LaTouche!
• Legal assistant provided.
• Lunch included! Yum!
• Collegial and collaborative work environment.
• Flexible hours.
• Can consider a hybrid approach to include working from home.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, lowest wage per billable hour is $130.
• Legal malpractice is paid for you!
• Reimbursement for bar dues.
• Reimbursement for most CLEs.

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and writing sample in an email to patsy@yuraqlegal.com.

(Post 03/24/2025)

Cashion Gilmore & Lindemuth seeks a top-tier Civil Litigation Associate with 2-6 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The annual hour requirement is 1650 hours. Salary range starts at $130,000, depending on experience. The firm handles a wide range of complex litigation matters, offering a challenging and rewarding environment for motivated attorneys.

About the Role:

The ideal candidate will have excellent research and writing skills, and a passion for advocacy. Courtroom experience is a plus. This role involves significant client interaction, legal analysis, motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation. We value attorneys who take ownership of their cases, demonstrate strategic thinking, and work well in a collaborative, high-performance environment. We are open to a flexible work schedule and are open to associates working remotely from home.

Qualifications:

• 2-6 years of litigation experience (civil commercial litigation experience preferred)

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills

• Excellent oral advocacy, with courtroom experience preferred

• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced practice

• Admission to the Alaska State Bar (or ability to obtain admission)

• Clerkship experience is a plus but not required

Why Join Us?

• High-caliber, complex litigation work in a boutique setting

• Hands-on trial experience and meaningful case responsibility

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Collaborative and supportive team culture

• Opportunity for career advancement and professional development

This is a unique opportunity to join a firm that values excellence, professionalism, and advocacy. If you are a driven litigator looking to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample demonstrating your legal analysis and advocacy skills, to either Chester Gilmore at chester.cashiongilmore.com or Jahna Lindemuth at jahna@cashiongilmore.com.

We look forward to hearing from you!

(Posted 03/24/2025)

Assistant Public Defender Attorney (Attorney 1-4)

The Alaska Public Defender Agency is hiring new and experienced attorneys for its Anchorage office to handle adult criminal, juvenile, parental defense, and commitment cases. Salaries for Agency attorneys vary by experience and location. Anchorage salaries vary from $90,012 – $134,979 annually. Benefits for permanent attorneys include paid leave, health insurance, two mandatory matching retirement accounts, and one optional deferred compensation retirement account.

The Alaska Public Defender Agency is a statewide public defense organization committed to the highest standards in indigent defense. We utilize a vertical representation model, with attorneys representing clients from the beginning of a case through trial. Attorneys handle all aspects of cases for our clients – advising clients on offers, filing motions, conducting evidentiary hearings, overseeing investigation, and conducting trials. Travel to remote Alaskan communities may be necessary. All travel expenses are covered by the State.

Applicants should be able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume practice and should possess strong writing, analytical, oral advocacy, and interpersonal skills. Applicants should be able to work independently to research and compose legal briefs and oral arguments. Applicants must be admitted to the Alaska Bar, be willing to sit for the next Alaska Bar exam, or be eligible for bar admission by reciprocity. Prior legal experience preferred.

If interested, please submit a cover letter, resume, legal writing sample of 15 pages or less, and three references by email to PDARecruitment@alaska.gov. The legal writing sample should reflect the applicant’s own work without significant revision from others. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

(Posted 03/21/2025)

Title: Environmental Attorney – Attorney General’s Office
Locations: Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau
Salary: $87,282–$139,542

Apply Now >> https://law.alaska.gov/department/jobs/25-ENV-02.html

Job Duties

This attorney will represent the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation on a variety of transactional, administrative, and litigation matters relating to the agency’s Division of Spill Prevention and Response, Division of Air Quality, Division of Environmental Health, and Division of Water. The attorney’s caseload would likely include a wide variety of environmental matters including general agency advice to each of the four divisions; work on the cleanup of contaminated sites, response to oil spills, cost recovery, air and water project permitting, permit compliance, and permit enforcement; review and defense of oil spill contingency plans; and handling administrative appeals of agency decisions. The attorney may also assist in the development and review of regulations and legislation related to environmental law and in the agency’s response to requests for public records.

Alaska AGO

Attorneys in the Civil Division work on matters of statewide importance, all while living and enjoying all Alaska has to offer. If you enjoy complex and impactful legal work along with dramatic scenery, outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, kayaking, and abundant wildlife, then the Alaska Department of Law, Civil Division is the place for you. Flexible schedules, including hybrid telework arrangements, may be available.

The Civil Division represents all executive branch agencies from our offices throughout the state. We work to serve the public interest in a variety of ways: Governmental Services & Public Integrity; Natural Resources & Statehood Defense; and Protecting Vulnerable Alaskans. For more information about the Department of Law, including a description of each Civil Division section, please visit our website at https://law.alaska.gov/department/civil/civil.html#sections.

Salary and Benefits

Salary depends on experience and ranges from $87,282–$139,542 annually.

37.5-hour work week
12 paid holidays
Eligibility for part-time teleworking
Generous leave accrual
Alternative workweek
Health benefits
Flex schedule
Life insurance and voluntary supplemental benefits
Potential for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Variety of retirement plans

(Posted 03/17/2025)

Collier Law is seeking a full-time Associate attorney to add to our growing, fast-paced team focusing primarily on litigating family, civil, criminal, real estate, and personal injury cases. Successful applicants should be highly motivated self-starters and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but willing to provide guidance to the right candidate.

Regular duties include:

1) Meeting with clients, determining needs, expenses, and case merit;

2) Managing caseload and working with experienced/integrated paralegal/administrative team;

3) Researching, drafting legal memorandum and appearing in court to litigate the same;

4) Maintaining professional demeanor and adhering to high ethical standards.

With our office located in the heart of Wasilla, Collier Law practices primarily in Palmer, with case work all over the state. Highly competitive performance-based salary with opportunity for growth. Attorneys should expect to make $120k-$150k/year to start, DOE. Collier Law offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and has a liberal leave policy.

Position to remain open until filled. Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages) to Justine@JCollierLaw.com.

(Posted 03/14/2025)

Anchorage: Assistant Public Advocate – Child in Need of Aid Attorney – Office of Public Advocacy

The Office of Public Advocacy, Adult and Juvenile Representation section, is currently hiring an attorney to represent indigent clients in Child in Need of Aid (CINA) cases. Our unit also handles civil custody, juvenile delinquency and some guardianship proceedings, so there are many opportunities to diversify your practice according to your interests.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with indigent clients, litigating CINA or related cases, and handling a high-volume caseload. We also prioritize a dedication to high-quality representation of our clients, a desire and ability to work in a close-knit team environment, and a willingness to cross-train in areas outside your specific practice to assist your coworkers when necessary.

This is a flex Attorney II-IV position based in Anchorage, but there may be some opportunities for travel throughout the state. Compensation includes comprehensive benefits: a minimum of five weeks of paid leave, retirement, and medical, dental, and vision insurance. Salary range is commensurate with experience, between $90,012 and $139,542 annually.

To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, writing sample, and references to martin.engel@alaska.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

(Posted 03/13/2025)

Civil Litigation Attorneys (0-10 years+)

GRSM is a full-service Am Law 100 firm with robust national and local practices and is the first and only law firm with attorneys and offices in all 50 states! Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani has immediate openings for civil litigation attorneys and law student graduates in its Anchorage office. All experience levels are encouraged to apply. We offer flexible options for successful candidates, including fully remote, hybrid, with part-time and full-time opportunities.

GRSM’s Anchorage office handles cases regarding employment, products liability, construction, commercial general liability, contractual law, professional liability and insurance defense. Candidates with a general interest in civil litigation practice are preferred.

Candidates must be driven team players with excellent litigation, writing and persuasive speaking skills, possess strong academic backgrounds, proven skills in research, and be a self-starter who is able to handle assignments with minimal supervision. Trial experience is preferred but not required. Candidates must either be admitted to the Alaska Bar Association or willing to seek admission within six months of their start date.

We offer competitive compensation and a full benefits package including eligibility for bonuses and student debt repayment assistance. The yearly salary range is between $100,000–$195,000 depending on location and experience. We encourage graduating law clerks to apply, timing of the start date of any successful candidate is flexible.

Our attorneys have access to professional development and mentorship to promote advancement in a collaborative and collegial environment. Opportunities include forward facing client interactions and experience handling appearances at hearings, depositions, and trials.

For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to: jcrone@grsm.com and note that you are applying to GRSM’s Anchorage office in the subject line.

(Posted 03/12/2025)

NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH ATTORNEY
The North Slope Borough is seeking an experienced attorney for appointment and confirmation as its Borough Attorney. The North Slope Borough is responsible for providing municipal services, infrastructure, and advocacy for eight communities located along the remote, North Slope of Alaska’s Arctic. The communities are small, isolated and are not connected by road to one another, nor to the rest of Alaska. The region is home to a subsistence tradition that extends back thousands of years and includes whaling, fishing, hunting and gathering of subsistence resources, yet it also hosts some of the world’s most advanced technology throughout North Slope oil and gas fields.

Area of practice will be home rule municipal law, including all aspects of local governance, public procurement and contracting, municipal finance and taxation, land use planning, platting, zoning and development, and administrative law.

At least 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney is required. Strong relevant practice experience is preferred. Applicants must be admitted or be eligible for admission to the Alaska bar. Bar admission is a condition of continuing employment.

The Borough provides an excellent benefit package. The salary range is $209,985.62 to $251,983.16 annually depending on experience. Please e-mail your resume, cover letter and writing sample to
Charissa.Crooks@north-slope.org.

(Posted 03/11/2025)

Associate Attorney Position – Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Endreson & Perry LLP
Anchorage or Juneau
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Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Endreson & Perry LLP is seeking an associate attorney for our Anchorage, AK or Juneau, AK office.

Sonosky Chambers is a national law firm dedicated to representing Native American interests in a wide range of endeavors – including trial and appellate litigation, federal Indian law, tribal law, Indian self-determination and self-governance matters, transportation and infrastructure, natural resources, and economic development, among others.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in Native American matters, as well as excellent legal analysis, reasoning, and writing ability, collaborative interpersonal and communication skills, enthusiasm for effective advocacy, and an ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.

To apply, candidates should send an application that includes a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample to Whitney Leonard at whitney@sonosky.net, with a copy to sarah@sonosky.net. The salary range for this position is $140,000 – $160,000.

This position is open until filled. Applicants must be a member of (or eligible to apply for membership in) the Alaska Bar. More details about the firm are available at www.sonosky.com.

(Posted 03/10/2025)

Jones Bedinger, LLC is looking to hire a motivated associate attorney to join our team at our downtown office in Anchorage. We specialize in civil litigation, and the successful applicant should expect ample courtroom experience. We welcome candidates who are eager to learn and grow in a collaborative environment. Flexible work schedule with opportunities to work from home. Salary range is $90,000 – $150,000 depending on experience. Competitive bonuses and benefits available, including:

· Financial bonuses based on hours billed

· Health care premium reimbursement

· Flexible work schedule, including hybrid work-from-home if desired

· Bar dues paid

· Legal malpractice insurance paid

· CLE fees paid

· Private, corner office with water view

· Parking provided without charge at downtown office

· Vacation time liberally approved as long as billable hours are on track

Interested applicants may email a resume and cover letter to: reception@joneslaw.attorney

(Posted 03/07/2025)

Title: Transportation Attorney – Attorney General’s Office
Locations: Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau
Salary: $87,282–$139,542

Apply Now >> https://law.alaska.gov/department/jobs/jobs-CIV-attorney.html

Job Duties

The attorney selected for this position will advise the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to ensure compliance with state and federal laws in the planning, environmental permitting, property acquisition, and construction contracting necessary for the delivery of a one-billion-dollar annual infrastructure development budget. The section provides considerable training and collaboration opportunities for legal services to the various transportation modes, including aviation law and airport leasing, maritime law and vessel construction contracting, and the wide array of state and federal legal requirements for delivery of roads and other linear infrastructure to underdeveloped and environmentally sensitive locations.

The novel questions that arise from project delivery in remote locations give regular opportunities to work with client subject matter experts to develop legally defensive decisions and agency records, and defend those agency decisions in litigation and appellate practice. Some travel may be required.

Alaska AGO

Attorneys in the Civil Division work on matters of statewide importance, all while living and enjoying all Alaska has to offer. If you enjoy complex and impactful legal work along with dramatic scenery, outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, kayaking, and abundant wildlife, then the Alaska Department of Law, Civil Division is the place for you. Flexible schedules, including hybrid telework arrangements, may be available.

The Civil Division represents all executive branch agencies from our offices throughout the state. We work to serve the public interest in a variety of ways: Governmental Services & Public Integrity; Natural Resources & Statehood Defense; and Protecting Vulnerable Alaskans. For more information about the Department of Law, including a description of each Civil Division section, please visit our website at https://law.alaska.gov/department/civil/civil.html#sections.

Salary and Benefits

Salary depends on experience and ranges from $87,282–$139,542 annually.
37.5-hour work week
12 paid holidays
Eligibility for part-time teleworking
Generous leave accrual
Alternative workweek
Health benefits
Flex schedule
Life insurance and voluntary supplemental benefits
Potential for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Variety of retirement plans

(Posted 03/07/2025)

Title: Employment and Litigation Attorney – Attorney General’s Office
Locations: Anchorage or Juneau
Salary: $87,282–$139,542

Apply Now >> https://law.alaska.gov/department/jobs/jobs-CIV-attorney.html

Job Duties

The Labor and State Affairs section is recruiting for a full-time attorney. The section provides legal advice and representation to state agencies in multiple areas of law, including elections, campaign finance, employment, labor relations, civil rights, separation of powers, boards and commissions, procurement, unemployment benefits, workers’ compensation, and workplace safety. The section’s client agencies are the Departments of Administration, Labor and Workforce Development, Military and Veterans Affairs; and to the Offices of the Governor, Lt. Governor, Division of Elections, Division of Motor Vehicles, Alaska Public Offices Commission, and the Alaska State Commission on Human Rights.

The attorney selected for this position will primarily advise and represent the Department of Labor and the Department of Administration on labor and employment matters including wrongful termination, retirement and benefits, family medical leave, and accessibility. The work will focus on litigation and include agency advice. Applicants must be able to handle all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, trials, and appeals, as well as arbitration and other administrative proceedings. This attorney will have a high degree of autonomy in a collaborative and growing section and may also contribute to the other agencies and areas of law that the section handles.

Alaska AGO

Attorneys in the Civil Division work on matters of statewide importance, all while living and enjoying all Alaska has to offer. If you enjoy complex and impactful legal work along with dramatic scenery, outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, kayaking, and abundant wildlife, then the Alaska Department of Law, Civil Division is the place for you. Flexible schedules, including hybrid telework arrangements, may be available.

The Civil Division represents all executive branch agencies from our offices throughout the state. We work to serve the public interest in a variety of ways: Governmental Services & Public Integrity; Natural Resources & Statehood Defense; and Protecting Vulnerable Alaskans. For more information about the Department of Law, including a description of each Civil Division section, please visit our website at https://law.alaska.gov/department/civil/civil.html#sections.

Salary and Benefits

Salary depends on experience and ranges from $87,282–$139,542 annually.

37.5-hour work week
12 paid holidays
Eligibility for part-time teleworking
Generous leave accrual
Alternative workweek
Health benefits
Flex schedule
Life insurance and voluntary supplemental benefits
Potential for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Variety of retirement plans

(Posted 03/07/2025)

Title: Deputy Municipal Prosecutor

Employer: Municipality of Anchorage

Location: Anchorage

Salary: Up to $162,452 DOE

The Municipality of Anchorage is hiring a Deputy Municipal Prosecutor!

The Municipal Prosecutor’s Office is responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor crimes within the Municipality, including operating under the influence and domestic violence crimes. The office’s mission is to improve public safety in Anchorage. We welcome nontraditional means of resolving criminal cases and recently broadly expanded defendants’ access to therapeutic courts, since interventions are statistically more likely to reduce recidivism than incarceration. We trust our prosecutors with significant prosecutorial discretion and expect them to work courteously opposite the Alaska Public Defender Agency, which recently took over the Municipality’s indigent defense contracts.

The office is in an exciting phase of rebuilding under Municipal Prosecutor Dennis Wheeler, with the full support of the Mayor and Municipal Attorney. The Deputy position—the second-in-command spot—is the last remaining attorney vacancy in the office.

As a workplace, the office provides a unique collegial environment, fast-paced work, and guaranteed courtroom experience. The Municipality offers generous benefits (including PERS), flexible work schedules, competitive pay. While the office’s court schedule does not allow fully remote work, we do have some work from home flexibility, as long as the person lives in the Anchorage/Mat-Su area and all court calendars are covered.

We welcome all interested applicants with at least four years of legal practice experience. If you are applying from out of state, we may be able to offer relocation benefits. Please reach out to Municipal Prosecutor Dennis Wheeler (dennis.a.wheeler@anchorageak.gov) to learn more. You can also apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/moa/jobs/4777051/deputy-municipal-prosecutor-municipal-attorney-range-23-exe. 

(Posted 03/06/2025)